Community Development Specialist; REMOTE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

The Justice, Workforce, Preparedness, and Community Development (JWPCD) group works to improve outcomes for some of America’s most vulnerable populations. The team partners with housing and human services agencies across the country to provide technical assistance, strategic consulting, and program support focused on affordable housing, economic opportunity, and community development.

• Support technical assistance engagements related to housing and community development, contributing to project execution and client deliverables.
• Independently manage assigned tasks and timelines, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely completion of work products.
• Conduct research and analyze data to support program implementation, policy interpretation, and development of actionable insights and recommendations.
• Draft reports, guidance documents, presentations, and other client-facing materials with clarity and attention to audience needs.
• Participate in client meetings and support preparation of briefings, presentations, and communications.
• Assist with coordination of technical assistance activities and preparation of reports, guidance documents, and training materials.
• Support the design, development, and delivery of communications, outreach, and training resources (e.g. webinars, case studies, in-person events, and other materials) that promote effective program implementation and compliance.
• Collect, clean, and analyze datasets and develop tables, reports, graphics, and summaries to support reporting and decision-making.
• Assist with research and responses related to government program requirements, regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Support project administration activities, including tracking budgets, monitoring timelines, coordinating deliverables, and maintaining organized project management and files.
• Collaborate with team members and subject matter experts to solve problems, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support identification of emerging client needs and contribute to research or proposal efforts, as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government, Economics, Urban Planning, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 3+ years of work experience in housing and/or community development field.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, systems, and analytical methods quickly.
• Eager to learn and willing to support a range of tasks for projects as part of a broader delivery team.

• Interest and experience in affordable housing, community development, and public sector programs.
• Interest in supporting technical assistance and training activities for government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
• Strong Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, Power Query, lookup functions, and data organization.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also managing independent assignments.
• Professionalism, initiative, and a willingness to learn new tools and processes.

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants with prior arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, email c

USA: $61,232.00 – $ (Nationwide Remote Office, US99).